Surg Tech First Assist - Elective Ortho - PRN

Job Summary

A Surgical First Assistant Practitioner provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The Surgical First Assistant Practitioner performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon.

About the Role

The position requires documentation/demonstrated knowledge and skills to perform the Surgical First Assistant role in surgery. It also involves two years of experience as a Surgical Technician in the operating room.

Position Requirement(s)

• Licenses/Certifications/Registrations:

  • Completion First Assistant Certification
  • BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward
  • Completion of 8 Hours of Erlanger Online Education specific to Total Ankle, Hip, Knee and Shoulder Replacement
  • Completion of 4 of these hours as Erlanger Online Education upon hire (EOLS's and other training will be assigned by Department Leadership and/or Educator).

Department Position Summary

A Surgical First Assistant Practitioner must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to function as a first assistant under the direction and supervision of a Surgeon. The First Assistant Practitioner is specifically trained in patient positioning, providing visualization of the operative site by appropriate placement of retractors, utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis, wound closure, and applying wound dressings. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.

Education

Required: Graduate approved Surgical Technologist School with Completion First Assistant Course or Orthopaedic Physician Assistant Program

Experience

Required: Documentation/demonstrated knowledge and skills required to perform Surgical First Assistant role in surgery. Preferred: Two (2) years experience as a Surgical Technician in the operating room.

Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN

Surg Tech First Assist Pract Standard Hours Temporary